Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sioux City and surrounding areas

Mark Bruneau

Mark Bruneau

May 17, 2024

Mark Bruneau, born on June 27, 1955, passed away at his residence on Friday, May 17, 2024. A native of Sioux City, he was the youngest of three sons born to Joseph C. and Alida W. Bruneau. Mark had a deep passion for music, technology, and collecting hats. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, William...

Robert Mishne

Robert Mishne

May 15, 2024

Robert Mishne passed away on May 15, 2024. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place under the care of Christy-Smith Funeral Homes and no services will be taking place.

Robert Daniel, son of Josiah S. and Lillian (Edelstein) Mishne, was born September 10, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. When he was a young boy, his...

Zoe Ann McQuade

Zoe Ann McQuade

May 15, 2024

Zoe McQuade, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Sunrise Memory Care in Sioux City. 

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Home-Larkin Chapel on Outer Belt Drive with interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at Larkin Chapel.

Zoe Ann, daughter...

Samuel J. Chadwick

Samuel J. Chadwick

May 11, 2024

Samuel Jay Chadwick, loving son, brother, boyfriend, and friend lost his yearlong battle with osteosarcoma on May 11, 2024. Sam was surrounded by loved ones at MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, TX, as he entered Heaven. He was 25 years old. 

A visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Mater Dei Parish-Church of the...

Donna Jean Lower

Donna Jean Lower

May 10, 2024

Donna Jean Lower, 95, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Lawton Asst. Living.A Memorial Service will take place on June 1, 2024 at Christy-Smith Funeral Home-Larkin Chapel 2320 N. Outer (belt) Dr. in Sioux City, Iowa. Family visitation at 10:00 a.m. with the service starting at 11:00 a.m.    Luncheon to follow.Donna was born in Spencer, Iowa on September...

Lucille Kersting

Lucille Kersting

May 9, 2024

Lucille "Lucy" Kersting, 78, passed away May 9, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer. In her final years, she was lovingly cared for by the superheroes of Pioneer Valley Living & Rehab and Hospice of Siouxland.

 

Per her family's wishes, cremation will take place at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes with Celebration of Life services to take place at a later date.

 

Lucy...

Vincent L. Murphy

Vincent L. Murphy

May 6, 2024

Vincent L Murphy passed away peacefully at home Monday, May 6, 2024.  

Visitation will be Friday, May 10, at Mater Dei Parish-Nativity Catholic Church, 2424 Natalia Way, Sioux City, IA with family present from 5:00-7:00 pm. Rosary will be said at 6:30 pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm.  Funeral Mass will be Saturday, May 11, at Nativity Parish...

David E. Steele

David E. Steele

May 2, 2024

David Edward Steele, 65, of Sioux City, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 2, 2024, after his battle with cancer. 

A visitation will be held 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel (2320 Outer Drive N.).  A memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm on Friday, May 17, 2024...

Khuyen Thi Luong

Khuyen Thi Luong

Apr 26, 2024

     Khuyen Thi Luong, 79, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s.

     A visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel (2320 Outer Dr. N.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 4, 2024,...

Lucinda M. Leyva

Lucinda M. Leyva

Apr 25, 2024

It’s with profound respect and solemn hearts that we announce the departure of our beloved loving Lucinda Marie (Cindy) Leyva. She was called home to her eternal rest on April 25, 2024, at a Fort Worth Hospital at the young age of 70. The family invites you to pay respects and celebrate her life at 12:00 pm on May 18, 2024,...

Lois L. Bailey

Lois L. Bailey

Apr 24, 2024

Lois Lorraine Bailey, 85, passed away on April 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 15, 1939, to Homer and Alma, and grew up in Delta, Colorado. She was married to Ken Bailey, and they spent the later years of her life in Sioux City, Iowa.

When Lois thought about the end of her life, she...

Bonnie Sue Welch

Bonnie Sue Welch

Apr 23, 2024

Bonnie Sue Welch, 78, passed away on April 23, 2024, surrounded by her family at a local nursing home after a brave battle with two types of cancer. 

 

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 10:00 am at Buchanan Avenue Baptist Church (1567 Buchanan Ave.) with Pastor Johnathan Illsley officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior....

Karen Ann Keegan

Karen Ann Keegan

Apr 12, 2024

Karen Ann Keegan passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024, surrounded by her family following a short illness at MercyOne Medical Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa.

 

A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel at 1801 Morningside Ave, with family present from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. A vigil will be...

Marjorie H. Haugen

Marjorie H. Haugen

Apr 10, 2024

Marjorie “Marj” Haugen, longtime resident of Courage Homes, passed away with loved ones by her side on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Sioux City, IA. She was 75.

 

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel at 1801 Morningside Ave. A funeral service will be...

Freedom Cousineau

Freedom Cousineau

Apr 9, 2024

Freedom Rae-Ann Cousineau, 18, of Algona, Iowa, passed away on April 9, 2024.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at GladTidings Lighthouse in South Sioux City, Nebraska (410 E. 10 St.).

 

Freedom was born on November 1, 2005, to Joshua Cousineau and Nicole Townsley in Sioux City, Iowa. 

 

Freedom was a social butterfly who...

Gwendolyn Patricia Plantz

Gwendolyn Patricia Plantz

Apr 3, 2024

Gwendolyn Patricia Plantz, 90, passed away April 3, 2024, at a local nursing home in Sioux City, Iowa.

 

A memorial service will take place at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Larkin Chapel (2320 Outer Dr. N.) with Major Marlys Anderson, Corps Officer of the Salvation Army, officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior....

Deborah J. Monzo

Deborah J. Monzo

Apr 3, 2024

Deborah J. Monzo, 71, passed away on April 3, 2024, with her children by her side, at a local nursing facility in Sioux City, Iowa.



Per her family’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place in May. Gifts or flowers may be sent to her daughter Carrie at 906 Haverford Dr., Papillion, Nebraska 68046.



Deborah was born...

Marlene K. Coon

Marlene K. Coon

Mar 29, 2024

Marlene K. Coon, 60, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at a local nursing home.

A memorial service will be 10:30 am Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with visitation one hour prior.

Marlene Kay Coon was born April 16, 1963, to Warren “Bud” Mack and Darlene Hair in Sioux City, Iowa.   Her family...

Ivy Lora Clausen

Ivy Lora Clausen

Mar 26, 2024

Ivy Lora Clausen, 49, of Sioux City, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long brave battle with cancer.

 

Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Christy Smith Funeral Homes Morningside Chapel (located at 1801 Morningside Ave in Sioux City) with Pastor Paul Peterson of Morningside Lutheran Church officiating....

Kenneth M. Johnson

Kenneth M. Johnson

Mar 24, 2024

Kenneth Milton Johnson, 75, of Sioux City, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at a local hospital.

A Celebration of his life will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Christy-Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, with visitation one hour prior.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.christysmith.com.

Kenny was born on July 6th, 1948, in...

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